AUGUST AVAILABILITY LIST 2008

All prices include FREE delivery  plus £1.03 fuel surcharge per consignment (UK Mainland. For some remote areas and off-shore islands quotation on request.) Prices exclude VAT

Minimum order: 8 trays x 60 plugs (480 plugs) - Order in multiples of 60

Please note: Herbs are zero rated VAT

'DON'T FORGET TO ORDER LABELS'     

ANGELICA (Angelica archangelica) - Young tips and leaf stalks can be cooked with rhubarb, young leaves in salad, young stalks can be candied. Height: 200cm

BALM Lemon (Melissa officinalis) - Used in salads and drinks. Bruised leaves give off lemon scent. Height: 60cms

BALM Lemon Varigated (Melissa officinalis variegata) - Variegated gold and green lemon scented leaves. Culinary uses, adds flavour to stuffings and salads. Height: 60cms

CATNEP (Nepeta Cataria) - White flowers in summer. Cats adore the scent of the grey leaves, can be used to make a sleep inducing tea. Height: 90cm

CHAMOMILE (Anthemis Nobilis) - Flowers used as soothing tea. Plant as a lawn. Height: 60cm

CHIVES (Allium schoenoprasum) - Purple flowers in spring. Leaves and flowers have a mild onion flavour. Add to salads, egg and cheese dishes etc. Height: 20cm

CURRY (Helichrysum italicum (angustifolium)) - Silver leaves, tiny mustard yellow flowers in summer. Highly scented plant. Leaves used in stews and soups. Height: 40cm

FENNEL Bronze (Foeniculum vulgare Rubrum) - Distinctive bronze foliage with yellow flowers. Use as cooked vegetable, good in salads, seafood and seeds in hot breads. Height: 3'-4'

FENNEL (Foeniculum Vulgare) - Umbels of tiny yellow flowers and dark green or bronze wispy leaves. Aromatic and completely edible. Use with pork, veal and fish. Height: 150cm

FEVERFEW Golden (Tanacetum parthenium Aureum) - White single flowers in summer. Attractive golden foliage. Self-seeds freely, good for borders, any soil. Migraine preventer. Flowers: May-Aug. Height: 45cm

GARLIC Chives - Mild garlic flavour. Used in salads and as a garnish. Height: 25cm

HYSSOP (Hyssopus Officinalis) - Blue flowers in summer. Culinary, use small amounts with fatty fish and meat. Height: 80cm

LAVENDULA angustifolia Alba - Long spikes of large, pure white and extremely fragrant flowers wave above soft, silvery-grey foliage. Height 18-36"

LAVENDULA angustifolia Arctic Snow - Clear white flowers above dark silver foliage. Compact habit, ideal for containers. Height: 50cm

LAVENDULA augustifolia Vera - Used to treat nervousness heart palpitations, fainting and dizziness.Used to perfume linens. Deep blue flowers. Height: Up to 3 ft.

LAVENDULA angustifolia Cedar Blue - Pale mauve flowers in summer. Dwarf compact habit. Medicinal and aromatic. Culinary uses, add flowers to soups, stews and salads. Flowers: Jul-Aug. Height: 40cm

LAVENDULA angustifolia Edelweiss - Elegant white flowers with grey-green foliage. Flowers: Jun-Aug. Height: 40cm

LAVENDULA dentata Fragrant Memories - Robust, reliable variety, grey foliage. Good in winter. Very long flower spikes of mid blue, makes a good cutting variety. Height 30"

LAVENDULA stoechas Blue Star - Lilac flowers, topped by lavender blue bracts. Leaves slightly more grey than is typical. Height: 24"

LAVENDULA x intermedia Grappenhall - Late blooming with long spikes. Large pale mauve flowers in summer. Plant is quite vigorous. Medicinal and culinary. Height: 90cm

LAVENDULA augustifolia Grey Hedge - Long pointed silvery grey leaves and pale blue flowers. Compact bushy habit ideal for a hedge. Height with flower: 100cm

LAVENDULA angustifolia Hidcote Pink - Rich pink flowerheads, with narrow, grey-green leaves and the flower spikes rise to about 18". Compact.

LAVENDULA angustifolia Jean Davis - Bluish-green foliage and gorgeous pretty pink spikey flowers. Both flowers and foliage are used for their soothing, flavouring teas. Height: 30"

LAVENDULA angustifolia Little Lottie - Lilac-pink flowers. Short bushy habit. Free flowering. Height: 40cm

LAVENDULA augustifolia Lodden Pink - Silvery green leaves with pink/rose flowers. Flowers: Jun-Aug. Height: 60cm

LAVENDULA augustifolia Lodden Blue - Silvery green leaves with blue flowers. Flowers: Jun-Aug. Height: 60cm

LAVENDULA x intermedia Lullingstone Castle - Long mauve flowers of long stems in summer. Excellent for cutting and drying. Good silver/grey foliage. Medicinal and culinary. Flowers: Jun-Aug. Height: 90cm

LAVENDULA angustifolia Munstead (cuttings) - Narrow, grey green leaves on compact plants reaching 12-18". Beautiful spikes and vivid lavender-blue, blooms. Very aromatic foliage. Height 8-18"

LAVENDULA angustifolia Nana alba - A dwarf form with white flowers (4-5cm long). Height: 30-38cm

LAVENDULA x lanata Sawyers - Grey foliage with a fine white down, giving the whole plant a silver cast, the bright blue flowers with a hint of lavender with silver calyces shimmer on the plant. Height: 60cm

LAVENDULA x intermedia Seal - Long mid-purple flowers on long stems with grey-green leaves in summer. Excellent for cutting and drying. Medicinal and culinary Height: 100cm

LAVENDULA stoechas Snowman - Bright white blooms above fragrant silver-green foliage all summer long. Flowers: Jun-Sep. Height: 30 cm

LAVANDULA stoechas (French Lavender) - Narrow grey-green leaves with dark purple flower spikes topped with indigo bracts in summer. Culinary, add flowers to soups, stews and salads. Height 60cm.

LOVAGE (Levisticum officinale) - Yellow flowers, dark leaves. Leaves used in soups/stews, stems can be cooked as a vegetable, seeds added to bread and cheese biscuits. Height 200cm

MALLOW Musk - Green edible foliage with a mild flavour suitable for use in salads, also has medicinal uses. Lovely pink flowers in July and August. Height: 30 - 80cm

MARJORAM Golden (Origanum vulgare Aureum) - Pink flowers in summer. Culinary, use leaves with meat or vegetables. Flowers: Jun-Aug. Height 30cm

MARJORAM Golden Shine (Origanum vulgare) - Pink flowers. Form of golden Marjoram slightly shiny, rounded leaves. Use as a flavouring with meat and stuffings. Flowers: Jul-Sep. Height: 50cm

MARJORAM Pot (Origanum onites) - Pink/purple flowers in summer. Culinary, use leaves with meat or vegetables. Height: 40cm

MINT Applemint (Mentha suaveolens) - Mauve flowers from summer to autumn. Good for mint sauces and jellies or add to vegetables and salads. Height: 100cm

MINT Apple Variegated (Mentha suaveolens Variegata) - Apple and mint flavour combines well with potato, garden and Waldorf salads. Cream variegated foliage. Height: 45cm

MINT Basil (Mentha x piperata f citrata) - Blue flowers. Rich, sweet aromatic, dark green/purple leaves. Very minty with basil undertones. Flowers: Jul-Sep. Height: 60cm

MINT Black Peppermint (Mentha x piperata) - Purple/pink flowers. Very dark leaves. Culinary and medicinal, helps digestion. Leaves used in salads, teas and iced drinks. Height 45cm

MINT Chocolate (Mentha x piperata f citrata) - Very strong flavoured, hint of chocolate, with dark green, practically brown leaves and small whorls of purple flowers. Add to puddings, summer drinks and tea. Height: 40cm.

MINT Curly (Mentha spicata Crispa) - Unusual crinkled leaves. Strong scented. Lilac flowers. Use as a garnish, if dried, as a filler in potpourris. Height 30cm.-1mtr

MINT Eau De Cologne (Mentha x piperata f citrata) - Mauve/pink flowers from summer to autumn. Purple tinged dark green leaves. Use in oils and vinegars. Add to baths. Height: 45cm

MINT Garden (Mentha spicata) - Leaves used in mint sauce, jelly, new potatoes also used for flavouring teas and iced drinks. Height: 30cm-1mtr

MINT Gingermint (Mentha x gracilis) - Variegated foliage early in the year. Used fresh as flavouring for fruit salads and melon. Height 30-90cm

MINT Grapefruit (Mentha x piperata f. citrata) - Mauve whorl flowers from summer to autumn. Cream leaves with a hint of mulberry. Culinary, sharp citrus flavour. Height: 40cm

MINT Lemon (Mentha x piperata f. citrata) - Purple whorl flowers from summer to autumn. Lemon scented, bright leaves. Leaves used in salads, teas and iced drinks. Height: 30cm.

MINT Lime (Mentha x piperata f. citrata) - Purple whorl flowers form summer to autumn. Green leaves with a hint of mulberry. Sharp lime flavour leaves used in salads, teas and iced drinks. Height: 45cm

MINT Moroccan (Mentha spicata var. crispa) - White flowers. Resistant to mint rust. Leaves used in mint sauce and jelly, also used for flavouring teas and iced drinks. Height: 40cm

MINT Peppermint (Mentha piperata) - Oval leaves with dentated sides on the ends of well-defined square, reddish stalks. Strong peppermint scent. Goes well with peas, cucumber and lettuce. Height: up to 1m

MINT Red (Mentha x smithiana) - Attractive with red tinged stems and leaves. May be used fresh for flavouring, fruit salads for example. Height: 45cm

MINT Russian - Very strong scented. Mid green leaves. Ideal for new potatoes. Height: 60cm

MINT Silver (Mentha longifolia) - Grey aromatic foliage. Can be used for mint sauce, or seasoning for Indian chutneys. Height: 40cm-1.2mtr

MINT Spearmint (Mentha spicata) - Spearmint marries well with lamb, and minted apple jelly. Leaves, chopped or whole are great in salads. Lavender colour flowers. Height: 15"

OREGANO origanum vulgare Acorn Bank - Attractive pointed golden leaves with pink flowers. Culinary, use leaves with meat or vegetables. Flowers: Jun-Aug. Height: 30cm

OREGANO origanum vulgare Greek - Dark pink/mauve flowers on dark green leaves, Used in Spanish and Italian dishes, it mixes well with tomato and garlic. Height: 40cm

OREGANO origanum vulgare Country Cream - Green leaves edged cream. Important herb for Italian, Greek and Mexican cooking, leaves and flowering tops infused for tea. Height 20cm

OREGANO White Charm - Dwarf, compact plant with dark green foliage and white flowers. used in dishes of moussaka and pizza. Height: 20cm

PARSLEY Bravour (Curled) - Long stems, curled leaves. Leaves used as a garnish and to flavour sauces, stuffings and on savoury dishes. Height: 30cm

PARSLEY Plain (Petroselinum Crispum) - Plain leaves, used as curled parsley but has a stronger flavour. Height: 45cm

ROCKET Wild - Very popular addition to salads with a tangy, spicy flavour. Use to add a spicy pungent flavour to the salad bowl, mix with other salad greens and lettuce.

ROSEMARY Blue Rain - Strong plant, creates long runners with many blossoms. Well suited in hanging baskets.

ROSEMARY Rosmarinus officinalis Benenden Blue - Dark blue flowers in spring and summer. Fine green leaves. Compact and dense habit. Culinary, combines well with meat especially lamb. Flowers: Apr-Jun. Height: 70cm

ROSEMARY Blue Lagoon - Evergreen shrub with graceful curving crowded foliage with prolific display of dark blue flowers in autumn and winter. Height: 1m high x 1m wide

ROSEMARY Blue Rain - Strong plant, creates long runners reaching 45cm - 60 cm with many light blue flowers that stay in flower longer than any other Rosemary. Well suited in hanging baskets, herb pots and containers.

ROSEMARY Fota Blue (Rosmarinus officinalis) - Very attractive deep blue flowers on a semi prostrate plant, not as hardy as some varieties. Height: 30-45cm

ROSEMARY Haifa - This trailing variety has pale blue flowers on dark green leaves. Ideal for hanging baskets, herb pots and containers.

ROSEMARY Lavender Scented (Rosmarinus officinalis) - A compact prostrate variety, highly scented with grey/green foliage and long lasting lavender blue flowers. Ideal for hanging baskets. Height: approx 15cm

ROSEMARY Mrs Jessops Upright (Rosmarinus officinalis) - A fine-leaved, small to medium evergreen shrub with intensely aromatic grey-green foliage and pretty blue flowers in summer. Height: 1m

ROSEMARY Primley Blue (Rosmarinus officinalis) - Free flowering, mid blue flowers, upright growth, strong foliage. Sheltered position, protect in cold winter. Height 1-1.2m

ROSEMARY (Rosemarinus Officinalis) - Delicate blue flowers. Prostrate habit, good for containers. Improves the flavour of meat and poultry. Height: 100cm

ROSEMARY Sudbury Blue (Rosmarinus officinalis) - Mid-blue flowers on dark foliage in March - April and in October - November. Very aromatic. Ideal for small cut hedge. Height: 1.25m

ROSEMARY Tuscan Blue (Rosmarinus officinalis) - Fresh or dried leaves can be used to flavour meats, soups and stews. Height: 60cm

SAGE Blackcurrant (Salvia microphylla var. microphylla) - Blackcurrent scented leaves. Striking cerise and white flowers in summer. Aromatic/Culinary. Height: 90cm

SAGE Pineapple (Salvia elegans Scarlet Pineapple) - Pineapple scented leaves. They can be used for decoration or to sweet dishes and desserts. Nice red flowers in autumn. Height: 70cm

SAGE (Salvia Officinalis) - Blue/mauve flowers with grey foliage. Leaves used in stuffings and for flavouring. Tea makes a good gargle for sore throats. Height: 60cm

SORREL French (Rumex acetosa) - Leaves used in salads, sauces, soups, soft cheese and egg dishes. Height: 25-45cm

STRAWBERRY Wild - Small, but delicious fruits all during summer and early Autumn. Good ground cover. Leaves & fruit medicinal tonic.

THYMUS x citriodorus Andersons Gold - A dwarf carpeting variety. It is aromatic and has bright golden foliage even through winter. Flowers: Jun-Jul. Height: 5cm

THYMUS vulgaris x citriodorus Archers Gold - Pretty pink flowers, dense and bushy growth. Bright green leaves turning to rich gold later in season. Strong, sharp lemon scent. Height: 2"

THYMUS herba-barona (Caraway Scented Thyme) - Rose flowers in summer. Caraway scented dark green leaves. Culinary, use to flavour beef dishes. Height: 10cm

THYMUS Doone Valley - Creeping. Purple flowers in summer. Variegated gold and green leaves. Lemon scented, decorative. Aromatic. Height: 7cm

THYMUS pulegioides Foxley - Pink flowers in summer. Cream/green variegated leaves. Good ground cover. Culinary/Aromatic. Height: 10cm

THYMUS x citriodorus Golden Queen - Beautiful bright cream and green variegated leaves, with lilac flowers. Very aromatic, lemon scented, upright growth, quite vigorous. Flowers: Jun-Jul. Height: 20cm

THYMUS praecox Highland Cream - A wonderful new variety with cream and green, variegated foliage. This mat-former is studded with soft pink flowers in summer. Height: 4cm

THYMUS pseudolanuginosus (Woolly Thyme) - Creeping. Pale pink/mauve flowers throughout summer. Green/grey hairy leaves. Aromatic. Height: 7cm

THYMUS serpyllum Lemon Curd - Pink flowers in mid summer. Delicious lemon scented green leaves. Good culinary flavour, use with vegetables, fish and chicken. Height: 15cm

THYMUS x citriodorus variegata (Lemon Variegated) - Pale lilac flowers with small, green and white leaves that have a marvellous lemon fragrance. Height: 8"- 10"

THYMUS serpyllum Minimalist - Creeping, neat, tiny round leaves. Pink/mauve flowers in summer. Good for ground cover and planting in paths. Aromatic. Height: 1cm

THYMUS serpyllum Pink Chintz - Creeping. Pale pink flowers all summer. Hairy grey/green leaves. Good for ground cover and planting in paths. Aromatic. Height: 7cm

THYMUS serpyllum Rainbow Falls - Lends itself to growing on a wall or in a container where its gold-green mottled leaves on reddish stems cascade over the side. Height: 15cm

THYMUS vulgaris Silver Posie - Pale pink/lilac flowers in summer. Variegated silver foliage. Culinary, good with chicken and fish. Aromatic. Height: 35cm

THYMUS x citriodorus Silver Queen - Evergreen perennial with silver and cream variegated leaves with Pale pink/lilac, lemon scented flowers in summer, shy flowering. Culinary, good with chicken and fish. Height: 5cm.

THYMUS vulgaris (Common Garden Thyme) - Mauve flowers in summer. Culinary, use in stews, salads, sauces etc, Medicinal, antibacterial and anti-fungal. Height: 20cm

VALERIAN RED Centranthus Ruber - Fragrant red flowers. Young leaves are eaten in salads or cooked greens. Roots used in soups. Not medicinal. Flowers: Jun-Sep. Height: 60cm

Photos kindly supplied by Jelitto Staudensamen GmbH³, Thompson & Morgan and BCSS © All photos are copyrighted and may not be copied in any other way or form. Send mail to sales@barrettsbridge.co.uk with questions or comments about this web site. Last modified: 05-03-08